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Topic: Clinesmith 8 string Frypan ( soundclip added... and another) |
Jeff Spencer
From: Queensland, Australia
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Posted 9 Aug 2018 2:45 am
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Wow, wow, wow, that IS THE tone. I now must have one! Well done sir! A master piece of work!! |
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Jim Newberry
From: Seattle, Upper Left America
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Posted 9 Aug 2018 6:41 pm
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Well, look what got delivered to me today!
Beautiful bell-like chime from the pickup, great balance across the strings, and sustain like I’ve never experienced. What a work of art.
Many thanks, Todd! _________________ "The Masher of Touch and Tone"
-1950 Fender Dual Pro 8
-1950's Fender Dual Pro 6
-Clinesmith D8
-Clinesmith 8-string Frypan
-Clinesmith Joaquin
-~1940 National New Yorker
-~1936 Rickenbacher B6
-Homebuilt Amps |
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Rick Barnhart
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2018 6:59 pm
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Excellent, congratulations Jim. _________________ Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Ian McLatchie
From: Sechelt, British Columbia
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Posted 9 Aug 2018 8:57 pm
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What a beauty! I'll be ordering one, too. |
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Hideki Hattori
From: Tokyo, Japan
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Posted 10 Aug 2018 6:42 pm
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Wow, beautiful! Serial is #2, real treasure!! |
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Phil Donnison
From: Manly Vale N.S.W., Australia
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Posted 13 Aug 2018 10:42 pm
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Congratulations Jim! What a beautiful instrument - and it's #2! Can you put up a clip so we can hear it? _________________ 1935 Rickenbacher B6, 1953 Leilani lap steel and matching amp, 2001 Beeton Style 3 Tricone square neck, 1934 National Style O, 1996 National Tricone |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 15 Aug 2018 8:03 am
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Thanks again for all the comments.
I have had some questions about the steels and figured I would post some answers here.
The bridge spacing is fixed, on these steels. I made my horseshoe mounts work with this spacing.
I can be flexible on the nut's spacing.
The horseshoes are a real horseshoe and actually are a touch stronger than the originals.
I can do left handed versions.
I would not suggest a linear tone pot for Booh - Ahh's. Having an audio taper pot with a wide sweep will get the most range out of the steel. You can still get a good Boo-Ahh with a audio taper pot.
A short scale 8 , and long scale 6 pattern will be made. I assume these will be ready around the 1st of 2019.
I will try and work up another sound clip in the near future. _________________ face book page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinesmith-Instruments/1457245817911268?ref=bookmarks |
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Jim Newberry
From: Seattle, Upper Left America
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Posted 15 Aug 2018 9:34 am
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Phil Donnison wrote: |
Congratulations Jim! What a beautiful instrument - and it's #2! Can you put up a clip so we can hear it? |
Thanks, Phil. My skill level doesn't rival Todd's, so a clip from me won't do justice to the quality of the instrument, I'm afraid! I certainly have much love for this guitar. Mine's configured with concentric V and T controls that work just right for me. _________________ "The Masher of Touch and Tone"
-1950 Fender Dual Pro 8
-1950's Fender Dual Pro 6
-Clinesmith D8
-Clinesmith 8-string Frypan
-Clinesmith Joaquin
-~1940 National New Yorker
-~1936 Rickenbacher B6
-Homebuilt Amps |
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Scott Thomas
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Posted 15 Aug 2018 1:50 pm
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Todd, the string to string sonic separation on this, the first known recording session to feature the Frypan from 1933 has long haunted me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-62InekNS0 (and Hawaiian Ripple after it).
I hear this quality in your recording, which IMO is a kind of holy grail of tone. Very exciting! |
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 15 Aug 2018 2:22 pm
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Todd, you work is visually and aurally stunning. Thank you for raising the bar so high. I'm certain that one day, I will own one of your instruments. _________________ Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com |
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Mike Neer
From: NJ
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Posted 15 Aug 2018 6:50 pm
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Scott Thomas wrote: |
Todd, the string to string sonic separation on this, the first known recording session to feature the Frypan from 1933 has long haunted me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-62InekNS0 (and Hawaiian Ripple after it).
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That is the magic that I’ve recognized in a Frypan’s sound—at times it sounds like the notes come out of nowhere from a different guitar. Very evident in some Andy Iona recordings. It is a phenomenon that I’ve never heard any other instrument replicate.
I’ve always wanted a long scale Frypan. _________________ http://www.steelinstruction.com/
http://mikeneer.com |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 16 Aug 2018 8:21 am
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Thank you Andy. I sure appreciate your comments. We both share a lot in common, in our quest for quality in the steel guitar world.
Thanks, Scott for posting this. A great history lesson, I have not known . Also for pointing out some of the similarities. I will try another recording here soon. I am trying to locate an inspiring piece in F#9, or possibly a 6th tuning.
I wish I could plug a microphone into the ipad. I really enjoy the tone of this amp/ guitar combo at a slightly higher volume. But the microphone on the ipad just won't let me go there. _________________ face book page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinesmith-Instruments/1457245817911268?ref=bookmarks |
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Bill Groner
From: QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 16 Aug 2018 8:59 am
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Todd Clinesmith wrote: |
Thank you Andy. I sure appreciate your comments. We both share a lot in common, in our quest for quality in the steel guitar world.
Thanks, Scott for posting this. A great history lesson, I have not known . Also for pointing out some of the similarities. I will try another recording here soon. I am trying to locate an inspiring piece in F#9, or possibly a 6th tuning.
I wish I could plug a microphone into the ipad. I really enjoy the tone of this amp/ guitar combo at a slightly higher volume. But the microphone on the ipad just won't let me go there. |
Play along to this and see how they compare....old to new. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdTa9MzgF6s _________________ Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40 |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 16 Aug 2018 9:30 am
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Thanks Bill,
Great playing on there. I have listened to Bobby's playing a lot. He is one of the best IMO.
I have owned a few original frypans, and I do have a short scale prewar here at the shop that I am restoring for a friend.
I am not really a "Sleep Walk" guy. I love the song, and enjoy hearing folks play it. But I have never been inspired to learn it, or to play it out. _________________ face book page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinesmith-Instruments/1457245817911268?ref=bookmarks |
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Bill Groner
From: QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 16 Aug 2018 10:48 am
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Todd Clinesmith wrote: |
Thanks Bill,
Great playing on there. I have listened to Bobby's playing a lot. He is one of the best IMO.
I have owned a few original frypans, and I do have a short scale prewar here at the shop that I am restoring for a friend.
I am not really a "Sleep Walk" guy. I love the song, and enjoy hearing folks play it. But I have never been inspired to learn it, or to play it out. |
I assume you watched the whole video? I also assume you can throw yours on your shoulder and carry it like Bobby says. I really like your work. I have worked in the machine shop industry for the last 50 years and anyone who thinks making a lap steel with the quality and attention to detail yours have is an easy job, well let 'em give it a go! Great job. _________________ Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40 |
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Steve Marinak
From: Man O War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
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Posted 19 Aug 2018 3:52 pm
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Todd,
Put me on the list for a long scale 6 string pan.
Thank you.
Steve _________________ Steve Marinak |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Andy DePaule
From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 20 Aug 2018 10:12 am WoW, Maybe I need one
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WoW, Maybe I need one after all!
Didn't know you had them done already.
I'll bet these sell like hot cakes!
What else do you get from a hot frying pan? _________________ Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Aaron Johnson
From: Lemoore, CA
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Posted 20 Aug 2018 3:43 pm
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Andy, you need one of course. So do many others. My order is in but there seem to be quite a few ahead of me |
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Andy DePaule
From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 20 Aug 2018 4:26 pm As usual Todd...
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As usual Todd has created a reproduction that is better than the original.
My guess is that if and when the complete history of the steel guitar is written Todd will be a big part of that... At least one chapter.
I already have two of his and was thinking of getting another of his Joaquin styled aluminum lap steels, but now thinking of an 8 string short scale fry pan instead.
No hurry on my part as I can always get in line behind much better players who are far more deserving. _________________ Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Gloria Baldwin
From: California, USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2018 3:01 pm Clinesmith Fry Pan Lap Steel
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Hello Todd,
My friend Margie is here really wanting to possibly purchase one of your beautiful fry pan lap steels, as shown. Would you be able to provide her with a price.
Thank you kindly,
Gloria |
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Fred Kinbom
From: Berlin, Germany, via Stockholm, Sweden.
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Bill Creller
From: Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 29 Sep 2018 4:36 pm
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My interest in a new frypan would be in a long scale 6 string. I'm still of the opinion that a long scale is a great sounding scale...
Beautiful instruments Todd !! |
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Paul Honeycutt
From: Colorado, USA
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Posted 30 Sep 2018 4:38 am
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I got to see Jim's guitar this weekend at HSGA in Fort Collins. What a work of art! Unfortunately I got so enraptured with Jim's bakelite Rickenbacher that I forgot to play the fry pan. I did get to hear it played along with a lot of original frypans and it certainly held it's own in the tone department.
Nice work, Todd! |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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